2007 BMW 525 vs. 2002 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 29 kg more than 2002 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2002 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 525 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
